Media Coordinator, NASCAR

[Moderator1]

In case any of our folks are looking at PR:

Here is the info:
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=827741

Company: NASCAR
Position: Media Coordinator
Location: Providence , Rhode Island
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Not Specified
Description:
Media Coordinator
NASCAR is looking for a full time Media Professional to support its historical Modified Tour.
This is an opportunity to work in one of North America’s leading sports governing bodies and help promote one of its most tradition-laden divisions. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is celebrating its 23rd season and we are seeking somebody committed to preserving the Tour’s rich history, but also dedicated to working with today’s stars.
We are looking for an energetic, self-starter to provide on site management of all media related duties at Series’ events in the Northeast region. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel 75% including weekends, have at least 4 years related experience in media relations and a working knowledge of motorsports public relations.
NASCAR offers an exciting, fast paced work environment with competitive pay & outstanding benefits including 401K eligibility after 30 days.
Apply online at www.employment.nascar.com

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I have friends who have similar jobs... They typically pay very well...

 

[wickedwritah]

Surprised they'd base it in Providence, though. Connecticut, maybe, Providence, not so much.

 

[sporting_guista]

I have friends who have similar jobs... They typically pay very well...

What is "very well?"

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I have friends who have similar jobs... They typically pay very well...

What is "very well?"

$60K to start... Both were poached away from other PR jobs, one college, one smaller Pro league... Neither had any previous experience with NASCAR... Neither of them is based in R.I. so I don't know if it's the same thing, but it sounds like it is...

 

[User 4755]

Comparing it to the cheap-assed pay of most newspapers, 60K probably sounds pretty good. But 60K gets you a dump in Providence without supplemental income and isn't good enough to be on the road 75 percent of the year, plus weekends, unless you're young and single.

 

[Speedway]

Critical point here - this job is to support "the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour" not Nextel Cup, or even Busch or Craftsman Truck for that matter. For this reason, pay is probably on a much lower scale.

 

[luckyducky]

It's too bad that I don't have any PR experience (other than college classes), because I'd love to apply for this.

(what a lame 1,000th post. damn.)

 

[wickedwritah]

Critical point here - this job is to support "the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour" not Nextel Cup, or even Busch or Craftsman Truck for that matter. For this reason, pay is probably on a much lower scale.

And you get to visit exotic outposts such as Thompson, Conn.; Wall Twp., N.J.; Claremont, N.H.; and Mansfield, Ohio. Fun!

 

[sporting_guista]

Comparing it to the cheap-assed pay of most newspapers, 60K probably sounds pretty good. But 60K gets you a dump in Providence without supplemental income and isn't good enough to be on the road 75 percent of the year, plus weekends, unless you're young and single.

Well said, nowhere near what it would take to inhale all those fumes and tobacco jizz.

 

[luckyducky]

Does anyone know if this is still open/what became of it?